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Using a Multimedia classroom offers you the opportunity to project images of your computer screen, video, books, photographs, and even 3-dimensional objects. Audio from various sources can also be played. The purpose of this interactive tutorial is to help you learn how to use the main features of the podium.

There are 3 ways to use this guide. If you want to go to a particular topic, click the topic in the index on the left. On pages with an image of the control panels, you can go directly to an explanation of each button by clicking on the button itself. If you want to read through the tutorial in a linear fashion, just type the return button on your keyboard or click any blank spot on the screen.

You can return to this main menu at any time by clicking on the “Return to Main Menu” icon on the upper left of each page.

There are 2 styles of podium, and old version and a new one. The best way to tell the difference is to look at the Display Power button. The old style podium has a single power button. The new style podium has a separate button for “on” and “off.” To begin the tutorial for either style podium, click its icon below.

The Document Camera is the same for either style podium. If you want instructions on how to use it, click on the document camera button below.

Currently, Information Technology Services (ITS) manages about 160 Multimedia Classrooms. Of these, about 1/3 have the older style control podium. These are scheduled to be upgraded to the new style by Summer 2011.

To tell if you have an older podium style, check the power button. If it is a single black button, then the podium is the old style. The new style podium has a separate “on” and “off” button.

Besides the different arrangement of buttons, there are a few functional differences between the 2 podium styles. One difference is the buttons themselves. In the old style podium, the actual buttons are above and below the labels. In the new style podium the labels are on the buttons themselves.

Another difference is in the function of the image mute. In the old style podium, to unmute the image you will need to push the button for the video source you are using. In the new style podium there is a separate button to unmute the image, returning you to your previous source.

To turn the display projector on, push the button one time. The projector will power up. This process takes a few minutes, so plan to arrive before your class is scheduled to start.

Please turn the projector off when you are done with your presentation. This prolongs the bulb’s life. To turn the projector off, push and hold down for 2 seconds until LED flashes green. Projector will turn off and panel will flash green for approximately 30 seconds during cycle down.

The volume knob controls the source’s output volumes only. To increase the speaker volume, turn the knob clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn the knob counter-clockwise. When the volume is at its maximum, you will see the red light turn on. Some podiums may have a microphone built in . Microphone volume, in most instances, are preset. They are not user adjustable. If there is a lectern mounted mic, there will be a lapel mic in drawer for use while roaming. The level for these are also preset.

To project the image from a VCR tape, push the VCR button. You will find the VCR at waist level in front of the podium. To control the VCR player, you can use the VCR control buttons built into the podium or the player’s own control buttons on the front of unit.

The lectern computer is stored inside the podium cabinet and is connected to the monitor on the top of the podium. It is a PC machine with a Windows based operating system. If you need to run software that needs another operating system (Macintosh, Linux, etc.) then you will need to bring in another computer and connect it using the laptop auxiliary cable.

You can connect an auxiliary video device such as a personal video camera. The plug types available are RCA and S-Video. Please test the connections with your device before the day of your class. Some devices require an an adaptor.

After your device is connected, switch the source to auxiliary by pushing the auxiliary video button.

You can hide the projector image temporarily during your presentation. If you are walking in front of the projector screen this can save you from looking into the bright light. Turning the projector off for this purpose is not a good idea. It causes undue wear on the bulb and the power-up process will take several minutes when you want resume to your presentation.

To hide the projector image, push the display mute button. When you are ready to restore your projected image, push the button for the source you want to display.

Currently, Information Technology Services (ITS) manages about 160 Multimedia Classrooms. Of these, about 2/3 have the new style control podium. The remaining older podiums are scheduled to be upgraded to the new style by Summer 2011.

To tell if you have a new podium style, check the power buttons. If it is a single black button, then the podium is the old style. The new style podium has a separate on and off button.

Besides the different arrangement of buttons, there are a few functional differences between the 2 podium styles. One difference is the buttons themselves. In the old style podium, the actual buttons are above and below the labels. In the new style podium the labels are on the buttons themselves.

Another difference is in the communication. The newer 226 controller will know the ON/OFF status of the projector thus eliminating sync issues.

Some podiums may have a microphone built in. The microphone volume knob controls the speaker volume for the microphone and any other audio source connected to the podium. This includes video and auxiliary devices.

To increase the speaker volume, turn the knob clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn the knob counter-clockwise. The green lights indicate the volume levels. When the volume is at its maximum, you will see the red light turn on.

You can may want hide the projector image temporarily during your presentation. If you are walking in front of the projector screen this can save you from looking into the bright light. Turning the projector off for this purpose is not a good idea. It causes undue wear on the bulb and the power-up process will take several minutes when you want to resume your presentation.

To hide the projector image, push the “Pic Mute” button. When you are ready to restore your projected image, push the “Unmute” button or desired source button. The projected image will immediately return.

To project the image from the VCR or DVD player, push the VCR or DVD button. You will find the VCR /DVD player at waist level in front of the podium. To control the player, you can use the VCR control buttons built into the podium or the player’s own control buttons in front of unit.

You can connect an auxiliary video device such as a personal video camera. The plug types available are RCA and S-Video. Please test the connections with your device before the day of your class. Some devices may require an adaptor.

After your device is connected, switch the source to auxiliary by pushing the AUX VIDEO button.

The lectern computer is stored inside the podium cabinet and is connected to the monitor on the top of the podium. It is a PC machine with a Windows based operating system. If you need to run software that needs another operating system (Macintosh, Linux, etc.) then you will need to bring in another computer and connect it using the laptop auxiliary cable.

The document camera can be used for showing a book, photograph, slide, or transparency. It can even be used for showing 3-dimensional objects. By using the zoom feature, you can magnify even small objects to show large on the projector screen.

If you are pointing out an area of interest, consider using a pen or pointer instead of your hand.

If you need to use your hands in the viewing area for turning pages or adjusting objects, you may want to freeze the image so that your audience does not see an enormous hand on the screen. Push the freeze button once to freeze the image. The projector will continue to show the image captured just before you pushed the button. To restore the live video feed, push the freeze button again.

You may want to change the size of the projected image. You can do this by using the zoom buttons. The zoom out button widens the view of the projection table. The zoom in button will narrow the view of the projection table and magnify whatever is in the central viewing range. To zoom in to show a slide, first place the slide in the center of the glass. Then push the zoom in button until the slide image fills the projection screen.

If your projected image is oriented the wrong way, you can rotate it using the rotate button. Each time you push the button, your image will be rotated 45% clockwise. Keep pushing the button until your image is oriented properly.

There are 3 lamp settings for the document camera. One is a front light for showing books, photographs, and 3-dimensional objects. The second is a back light for showing slides and transparencies. The third setting is for no lighting at all.

The lamp button toggles between the three possible settings. Push the button until you reach the lighting option that you want.

Aperture – This setting adjusts the depth of field setting so that a 3-dimensional object will appear entirely or partially in focus. This button toggles between the 2 options.

Auto Focus – This button will automatically adjust your image if it is not focused correctly. If you are projecting a flat object (such as a book) and the Auto Focus does not give you a sharp images, try also adjusting the Aperture.

AWC – The Auto White Control will adjust the brightness setting so that the lightest color in your image will appear as white. Use this setting if you are projecting a book image with yellowed pages.

Int/Ext – The Internal/External setting allows you to change from the built-in camera to an external video source. The button toggles between these 2 sources.

Mode – This setting toggles between XGA and SVGA video modes. Depending on the projector type, one of these modes may display a sharper image. The XGA or SVGA light indicates which mode is set.